Team Norway forward Erling Goland shared his emotions after defeating Brazil with a 2:1 result in the 1/8 final match of the World Cup 2026. The forward stated that this result was a special moment not only for the team, but for the entire region.

" It doesn’t happen so often that I have nothing to say, but at the same time such a moment.

Goland noted that success has become possible as a result of the progress of the entire team, which has begun to work better with the ball and control the turnover of the game against the strongest opponents.

" We have more interest both as a football player and as a team player.

" I managed to play for Norway at the World Championships, but never managed to defeat Brazil.

The forward also said that the lack of success is the result of poor teamwork.

" You need strong football, but most importantly, be a strong team. I’ve said it before and I’ll repeat it again: changing Norway is not only a matter of football, but beyond that.

" It's truly amazing.

Okremo Goland has reached the top, and even after this match, his scorer's goal at the world championships is up to seven goals.

" It’s important to describe it in words. Sometimes I feel like I need to pinch myself to believe in what is happening,” the striker told VG.

After a sensational victory over Brazil, the Norwegian team reached the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, and will compete with the English team.